Buildbox AlternativesGame Development Tools and other similar apps like Buildbox

Buildbox is described as 'Breakthrough game creation experience. Creating games is as easy as dropping images into the software, making changes to their properties and hitting play' and is a game development tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Buildbox for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Buildbox alternative is Godot Engine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Buildbox are Unreal Engine, Unity, Roblox and microStudio.

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  1. Godot Engine icon
     523 likes

    Godot Engine is a feature-packed, cross-platform game engine to create 2D and 3D games from a unified interface. It provides a comprehensive set of common tools, so that users can focus on making games without having to reinvent the wheel.

    168 Godot Engine alternatives
    Godot Engine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • FreeBSD
    • Android
    • Flatpak
    • Epic Games Store

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  2D Game Engine
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  GdScript
    5.  Portable
    6.  Simple installation
    7.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    8.  Intuitive Nodes
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Keyframe Animation
    11.  2D Game Creation
    12.  Multiplayer
    13.  Scene Management
    14.  Export to HTML
    15.  3D Renderer
    16.  Scene System
    17.  Dark Mode
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    Godot Engine VS Buildbox

    Is Godot Engine a good alternative to Buildbox?
     
    • Some users think Godot Engine is a great Buildbox alternative, some don't.

    • Godot Engine is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Buildbox.

    • Godot Engine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Buildbox.

    • Godot Engine is Free and Open SourceBuildbox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Godot Engine is LightweightBuildbox is not according to our users
  2. Unreal Engine icon
     171 likes

    Unreal Engine is a professional suite of tools and technologies used for building high-quality games across a range of platforms. Unreal Engine’s rendering architecture enables developers to achieve stunning visuals and also scale elegantly to lower-end systems.

    105 Unreal Engine alternatives
    A screenshot of the new Unreal Engine 5. Source: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/unreal-engine-5-is-now-available-in-early-access

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Top Unreal Engine Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  Destructible geometry
    3.  Visual Programming
    4.  Virtual Reality
    5.  Blueprint Function
    6.  Chaos Engine
    7.  Node Based
    8.  Develop in VR
    9.  Photorealism
    10.  Materials Editor
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Support for scripting
    13.  Particle Engine
    14.  Quixel Megascans
    15.  Architecture Visualization
    16.  Performance analysis
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    Unreal Engine VS Buildbox

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  3. Unity icon
     344 likes

    Unity's real-time 3D engine fosters collaboration among artists, designers, and developers, offering tools for immersive, interactive experiences. Unity 6 enhances rendering, lighting, and AI, supports AR, VR, mobile, desktop, and includes detailed multiplayer workflows.

    130 Unity alternatives
    Unity screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Unity Features

    1.  C# Scripting
    2.  3D Game Engine
    3.  2D Game Engine
    4.  Networking and Multiplayer
    5.  Vectorize raster images
    6.  C-sharp
    Unity iconBuildbox Icon

    Unity VS Buildbox

    Is Unity a good alternative to Buildbox?
     
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    • Some users think Unity is a great Buildbox alternative, some don't.

    • Unity is Freemium and ProprietaryBuildbox is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Roblox icon
     88 likes

    Roblox allows you to create games, build whatever you want with lego-like bricks, play other games made by users of the community, and even participate in the economy by trading, selling, buying, and collecting items.

    75 Roblox alternatives
    Roblox screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • Kindle Fire
    • Gear VR
    • Xbox
    • Playstation
    • Oculus Rift

    Top Roblox Features

    1.  Free to play
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Kid friendly
    4.  User generated
    5.  Content Filtering
    6.  Lua scripting
    7.  Built-in editor
    8.  Built-in Level Editor
    9.  Social media integration
    10.  Building blocks
    11.  Support for scripting
    12.  Multiple Account support
    Roblox iconBuildbox Icon

    Roblox VS Buildbox

    Is Roblox a good alternative to Buildbox?
     
    • Roblox is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Buildbox.

    • Roblox is Freemium and ProprietaryBuildbox is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Roblox is MultiplayerBuildbox is not according to our users
  5. microStudio icon
     16 likes

    microStudio is a free game engine online. Create games, learn programming, play, share, prototype and jam!.

    168 microStudio alternatives
    microStudio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Embedded tutorials
    3.  Multiple export options
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    microStudio VS Buildbox

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  6. Bevy Game Engine icon
     18 likes

    A refreshingly simple data-driven game engine built in Rust. Free and Open Source Forever!

    132 Bevy Game Engine alternatives
    Bevy Game Engine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Bevy Game Engine Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  Rust
    3.  2D Game Engine
    4.  Scene System
    Bevy Game Engine iconBuildbox Icon

    Bevy Game Engine VS Buildbox

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  7. Construct 2 icon
     165 likes

    Scirra Construct is a 2D game development engine with a focus on building games visually. No programming is required though the software uses a visual method for event handling that relies on programming concepts like variables, loops and conditions.

    76 Construct 2 alternatives
    Construct 2 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Portable
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  Visual Programming
    5.  Web-Based
    Discontinued

    Construct 2 was taken off of the market in July 1, 2020, full support will be ceased in July 1, 2021.https://www.construct.net/en/make-games/buy-construct?action=c2retirement

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    Construct 2 VS Buildbox

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  8. Upbge icon
     7 likes

    A extremely powerful application to make games in python as well as in visual programming.

    128 Upbge alternatives
    Upbge screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Visual Programming
    Upbge iconBuildbox Icon

    Upbge VS Buildbox

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  9. Open 3D Engine icon
     21 likes

    Open 3D Engine (O3DE) is an Apache 2.0-licensed multi-platform 3D engine that enables developers and content creators to build AAA games, cinema-quality 3D worlds, and high-fidelity simulations without any fees or commercial obligations.

    103 Open 3D Engine alternatives
    Open 3D Engine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Open 3D Engine Features

    1.  3D Game Engine
    2.  Virtual Reality
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  AWS Integration
    Open 3D Engine iconBuildbox Icon

    Open 3D Engine VS Buildbox

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  10. Construct 3 icon
     79 likes

    Construct 3 is a powerful 2D game development engine which uses Scirra's intuitive event system to allow its users to build all kinds of games and apps.

    52 Construct 3 alternatives
    Construct 3 screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Construct 3 Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Portable
    9.  Visual Programming
    10.  Support for Javascript
    11.  Online Multiplayer Plugin
    12.  Javascript scripting
    13.  Sync with Google Drive
    14.  Support for HTML5
    15.  Intuitive Nodes
    Construct 3 iconBuildbox Icon

    Construct 3 VS Buildbox

    Is Construct 3 a good alternative to Buildbox?
     
    • Construct 3 is the most popular SaaS alternative to Buildbox.

    • Construct 3 is the most popular commercial alternative to Buildbox.

    • Construct 3 is Paid and ProprietaryBuildbox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Construct 3 is MultiplayerBuildbox is not according to our users
  11. Cocos Creator icon
     14 likes

    Cocos Creator is a complete package of game development tools and workflow, including a game engine (based on Cocos2d-x), resource management, scene editing, game preview, debug and publish one project to multiple platforms.

    105 Cocos Creator alternatives
    Cocos Creator screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cocos Creator iconBuildbox Icon

    Cocos Creator VS Buildbox

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  12. Wicked Engine icon
     4 likes

    Wicked Engine is an open-source game engine written in C++. The main focus is to be easy to set up and use, light weight, high performance, and graphically advanced. The full source code is provided with the MIT license, which means, anyone is free to use it for anything without...

    92 Wicked Engine alternatives
    Wicked Engine screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox

    Wicked Engine Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Lua scripting
    Wicked Engine iconBuildbox Icon

    Wicked Engine VS Buildbox

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